The trading of stock in Hong Kong’s largest pro-democracy media group was halted Monday, days after authorities froze the assets of its jailed owner Jimmy Lai under a new national security law. The announcement came the same day Lai — who is already in jail — pleaded guilty alongside nine other activists to “unlawful […]
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Malala to collaborate with Apple to produce dramas and documentaries
Pakistan’s Malala Yousafzai, the youngest Nobel Prize Laureate, is set to partner with Apple Inc to produce dramas, children’s series, animation and documentaries that will air on the tech giant’s streaming service. Malala and her production company Extracurricular will join hands with Apply to expand their already existing partnership. Malala will join Apple TV+’s growing […]
Apple watch saves biker’s life by calling emergency services
There have been a number of instances in the past when Apple Watch saved someone’s life. In a similar incident, an Apple Watch has been credited for saving a biker’s life after detecting a hard fall. In a recent Facebook post, Gabe Burdett, a resident of Washington tells about how his father’s Apple Watch not […]
Apple debuts credit card as it readies TV+ launch
SAN FRANSISCO: Apple on Tuesday launched a smartphone-generation credit card in the US and moved closer to hitting the hot streaming television market with a new subscription service. The moves come as Apple shifts to emphasize digital content and other services to offset a pullback in the once-sizzling smartphone market. The arrival of an Apple […]
From apples to almonds, India hikes tariffs on US goods
India on Sunday imposed higher tariffs on 28 items imported from the US, in retaliation to Washington’s recent withdrawal of trade privileges for New Delhi. The increased duties apply to products including almonds, apples and walnuts, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs said. India would “implement the imposition of retaliatory duties on 28 […]
Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White
It’s April The season of cherry blossoms Suddenly appearing everywhere All around A riot of subtle pink, burgundy and purple And apple blossom white And their sweet smell Mingles with every kind of magnolia Butterfly, yellow lantern, lily, Star andshiraz, Japan meeting the US East meetingWest, Along with daffodils and tulips The fragranceshowers the city […]
Chinese tech ‘wolf’ Huawei stalks Apple and Samsung
Ren Zhengfei, the founder of Chinese telecoms behemoth Huawei, likens the company to a ruthless “wolf” tirelessly running down its prey, an ethos that could soon make it the apex predator of the smartphone world. Despite being essentially barred from the critical US market, Huawei surpassed Apple to become the world’s number two smartphone maker […]
China’s Huawei eyes smartphone summit after passing Apple
China’s Huawei on Friday said it could replace Samsung as the world’s top smartphone maker by late next year, just days after data showed it surpassed Apple for the number-two spot despite being essentially barred from the key US market. The chief of Huawei’s consumer division, Richard Yu, made the remark at the release of […]
Apple reaches new landmark with $1 trillion valuation
Apple — the culture-changing company behind the iPod, iPhone and iPad — hit another milestone on Thursday, becoming the first private-sector company to surpass $1 trillion in market value. Shares of Apple finished the formal Wall Street trading day at $207.39, topping the magic number two days after the California tech giant reported strong quarterly […]
Apple steps up encrytion to thwart police cracking of iPhones
WASHINGTON: Apple said Wednesday it was strengthening encryption on its iPhones to thwart police efforts to unlock handsets without legitimate authorisation. The move by Apple, the latest in an ongoing clash with law enforcement, comes amid reports of growing use of a tool known as GrayKey which can enable police to bypass iPhone security features. […]